For information on the New Jersey Suspicious Activity Reporting, please click here.
For information on the Nationwide Suspicous Activity Reporting, please click here
To obtain a Firearm Removal (ERPO), please click here.
The Township of Washington Police Department would like to advise all residents that all non criminal fingerprint requests (i.e. job/civil applications – employment) will no longer be conducted by the Township of Washington Detective Bureau. All requests must be referred to the New Jersey State Police website by clicking here. There, you will find a list of locations for fingerprinting. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Township of Washington Police Detective Bureau at 201-664-1140 or e-mail Lt. John Calamari by clicking here.
Yes, the Township Police Department currently has two police officers who are trained in the proper use and installation of child passenger safety seats as a courtesy to the Township of Washington residents. Call the police desk at 201-664-1140 and ask to make an appointment with one of these officers, or email us at [email protected]. For additional information on child seat safety and the current laws that apply to children of all ages, visit the Township Police Departments Child Safety seat website by clicking here.
Yes. The Township of Washington Police Department sends regular messages to subscribers via Twitter, a social networking website. Subscribers can “follow” the Police Department on Twitter and opt to have messages sent directly to their mobile phone via text message. Please visit twitter.com/washtwppolice for more information.
The fastest way to have this resolved is by contacting PSEG directly HERE. If you prefer, you can notify us at [email protected], and we will notify PSE&G.
Parking on any street, within the Township, is prohibited by local ordinance § 223-17Overnight parking. between the hours of 2am-5am. Please visit the following link to enter your information to request overnight parking-https://www.frontlinepss.com/townshipofwashington
NO PERMISSION will be given during snow storms, if there is a forecast for snow, or when the streets are still covered in snow following a storm.
Power outages, Telephone service disruptions, residential water supply problems, or any other utility questions should be directed to the specific utility. PSE&G can be reached at 800-436-7734, Suez Water at 800-422-5987 or 201-487-0011 (After hours), Verizon at 800-VERIZON, Cablevision – 201-262-8600. All WIRE DOWN incidents should be reported immediately to the Police.
Any change in the normal opening of school will be signaled by sounding the towns’ siren systems at 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 A.M. Specific information about the changes for the day can be obtained in any of the following ways:
- By logging onto the District Website at www.wwrsd.org.
- By calling the District Switchboard – 201-664-0880.
- By contact through School Messenger phone call.
- By receiving a district e-mail (you must be a subscriber to district E-Newsletter).
- By logging onto the NJ 101.5 website.
The Township of Washington Police, in partnership with the governing body, is committed to identify and solve problems that threaten the quality of life within the Township. To this end, the Department is also committed to the efficient suppression of criminal and drug related activity, and to provide a secure environment for our residents. Community oriented policing is a cornerstone of this approach. Hiring Policy can be found here.
All animal calls within the Township are handled by TYCO Animal Control. They can be reached at 201-507-8330. TYCO will assist residents with pest and rodent problems within the home for a fee. The Washington Twp. Police Department will also assist in locating the animal if we are notified.
Temporary Handicapped Permits are available at police headquarters. The applicant’s physician must complete a portion of the application. Permits are valid for 6 months and may be renewed for one additional 6 month period. There is a fee of $4.00, payable by check made out to “N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission.”
Permanent Handicapped Parking placards and plates are issued by the N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission and those applications are available on the MVC website or at any MVC office.
The Township of Washington Police Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and records may be picked up at any time. Requests for police records under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) must go through the Township of Washington Clerk’s Office. Please see the Township of Washington’s website for additional information.
Yes. All burglar alarms within the township must be registered with the Police Department. Alarm Registration.
Print and complete this form and return it to police headquarters. All of the information provided is considered sensitive and is used only as a tool to provide the best possible emergency services to the residents of the township. If you do not have access to a printer, copies of the form are available at police headquarters.
The Police Department dispatches all of the Township’s emergency services; including Police, fire, and ambulance. For Emergency situations simply dial 9-1-1. The non-emergency phone number for the police desk is 201-664-1140.
Follow this link, directions, and enter your starting point. The online map will give you step by step directions to Washington Twp Police Headquarters.
Our address is 350 Hudson Avenue, Twp of Washington New Jersey 07676.
All Officers are equipped with the Body Warn Camera (BWC) below that records audio and video.
